By Krystyna Pollard, Media Officer, Sydney CDI

Heath Ryan will be looking to secure an historic seventh win in the Grand Prix Freestyle event at this year’s prestigious Sydney CDI***. 

More than 200 competitors from around the country and overseas are expected to travel to the Sydney International Equestrian Centre at Horsley Park from May 7 to 9 for Australia’s premier dressage event, vying for $44,000 in prize money. 

• Read more about Ryan seeking historic seventh win at Sydney CDI

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Friday, 8 May 2015

Mandavilla Function Centre, The Horsley Drive, Horsley Park

All money raised goes directly to the domestic youth development program.

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We are pleased to advise that we are likely to have a Guest Rider involved in the Final Round of the Hanoverian Horse Society of Australia NSW Young Dressage Horse Championships on Saturday afternoon at the Sydney CDI.

Details are still being finalised and due to time constrainsts the format is likely to change from previous years.

The schedule has been updated to reflect the current situation and further updates will be published when know.

• Read more about Guest rider planned for the 2015 Sydney CDI event.

Reminder to competitors that with the hot weather predicted please take precautions for the welfare of the horses and riders.

Riders should drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess exposure to the sun – slip slop and slap.

Jackets.

Wearing coats is optional in hot weather conditions.

Shirts:

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The schedule and conditions of entry for the 2015 event is published and available for download  [more info for competitors]

Please read the conditions of entry before entering this event.  Qualifications apply for the dressage.

Entries can be made on-line only via Nominate [direct link here]

• Read more about 2015 Sydney CDI Schedule and Conditions of entry

Photo: Wojtek Markwoski (POL), who has passed away at the age of 67, will be remembered for his many years of dedication to Dressage. (Arnd Bronkhorst/FEI)

Wojtek Markowski (POL), FEI 5-star Dressage Judge and Technical Delegate (TD) at the London 2012 Olympic Games, passed away on 5 January after a battle with cancer. He was 67 years old.  

• Read more about In Memoriam: Wojtek Markowski (POL), 1947-2015